Softball Recap: Arcata Falls to Mckinleyville in First Game of Season

Arcata had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the McKinleyville Panthers by a score of 3-1. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it ten in a row.

Riley Houston was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the fewest earned runs she has allowed since back in April of 2024.

On the hitting side, Arcata saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nallia Meyer, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

The win (which was McKinleyville's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Arcata will head out to challenge St. Bernard's at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. McKinleyville will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Windsor at 4:30 p.m. on March 28th.